The top 10 cities for coffee

July 13, 2015 6:48 PM

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Bellingham, Washington: Known for its hordes of Canadian shoppers, Western Washington University and Mount Baker, Bellingham is number 10 for most coffee-filled cities. With 83,000 residents, Bellinghamsters can count on 3.9 coffee shops per 10,000 residents. And with an average income of $68,000, it seems most locals can enjoy a good cup of joe now and then. less

Bellingham, Washington: Known for its hordes of Canadian shoppers, Western Washington University and Mount Baker, Bellingham is number 10 for most coffee-filled cities. With 83,000 residents, Bellinghamsters ... more

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Minneapolis, Minnesota: Minneapolis is often compared to Seattle in casual conversations about the two cities, and it may bear some similarities -- except for the brutal cold there. This frosty city comes in at number nine, tied with Bellingham at 3.9 coffee shops per 10,000 people. And with 400,000 residents earning an average of about $73,000 in annual income, those shops are probably staying busy. less

Minneapolis, Minnesota: Minneapolis is often compared to Seattle in casual conversations about the two cities, and it may bear some similarities -- except for the brutal cold there. This frosty city comes in at ... more

Auburn, Washington: Home to Emerald Downs, this city of 75,000 has four coffee shops per 10,000 residents, putting it at eighth on this list. Making an average of $67,000 each year, Auburn locals will can’t get coffee like some cities, but they probably don’t have to go far in any direction to find one. less

Auburn, Washington: Home to Emerald Downs, this city of 75,000 has four coffee shops per 10,000 residents, putting it at eighth on this list. Making an average of $67,000 each year, Auburn locals will can’t ... more

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Seattle, Washington: Ah yes, the Emerald City, our fair home, the birthplace of Starbucks -- and it’s not even in the top five? With 4.1 coffee shops per 10,000 residents, Seattle’s 662,400 residents may just suffer compared to some who fared better on this list. The Jet City made seventh. But seriously, how many more coffee shops do we need? less

Seattle, Washington: Ah yes, the Emerald City, our fair home, the birthplace of Starbucks -- and it’s not even in the top five? With 4.1 coffee shops per 10,000 residents, Seattle’s 662,400 residents may ... more

Sarasota, Florida: This city seems to be the outlier in this list, geographically speaking. But with sandy beaches and a penchant for tourists and retiring folks, Sarasota is bringing it home at sixth place with 4.1 coffee shops per 10,000 people. Its 53,000 residents earn an average of $73,000 per year, making those cups of coffee beach-side seem pretty affordable. less

Sarasota, Florida: This city seems to be the outlier in this list, geographically speaking. But with sandy beaches and a penchant for tourists and retiring folks, Sarasota is bringing it home at sixth place ... more

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Vancouver, Washington: Just before you drive into Portland, you have to drive through Vancouver, Washington -- the other Vancouver. But despite its frequent confusion with Vancouver, British Columbia, this riverside city of 167,000 people is not wanting for a cup of joe. At fifth, Vancouver has 4.2 coffee shops per 10,000 people, placing it firmly above Seattle. That makes fewer coffee shops overall, but it still must be hard to toss a stone without hitting a barista. less

Vancouver, Washington: Just before you drive into Portland, you have to drive through Vancouver, Washington -- the other Vancouver. But despite its frequent confusion with Vancouver, British Columbia, this ... more

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Medford, Oregon: This outdoorsy city of 78,000 has 4.4 coffee shops per 10,000 residents. That places it in fourth on this list and means it’s got a lot of coffee shops. Despite its lower average income of $60,000, this city seems to be keeping those shops in business. Keep it pouring hot, Medford! less

Medford, Oregon: This outdoorsy city of 78,000 has 4.4 coffee shops per 10,000 residents. That places it in fourth on this list and means it’s got a lot of coffee shops. Despite its lower average income of ... more

Everett, Washington: It must take a lot of coffee to keep all those machinists and engineers and pilots going to build all those airplanes for Boeing, because Everett is holding the number three spot with 4.5 coffee shops per 10,000 people. The city of 105,000 takes a large chunk of its employment from Boeing, while another chunk is employed at the naval station. Their average income of $73,000 seems to be enough to keep an awful lot of coffee shops slinging joe day and night. less

Everett, Washington: It must take a lot of coffee to keep all those machinists and engineers and pilots going to build all those airplanes for Boeing, because Everett is holding the number three spot with 4.5 ... more

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Redmond, Washington: Just like Boeing, Microsoft must live on coffee. The proclaimed bicycle capital of the northwest is number two on this list with 4.9 coffee shops per 10,000 residents. About 58,000 people live in Redmond, but they earn a healthy average of $144,000, so buying a few cups of coffee each day probably doesn’t hurt the bottom line too much. less

Redmond, Washington: Just like Boeing, Microsoft must live on coffee. The proclaimed bicycle capital of the northwest is number two on this list with 4.9 coffee shops per 10,000 residents. About 58,000 people ... more

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Santa Monica, California: Healthcare and the movie industry seem to take top spots for employment in this high-income California city. Actors, directors, doctors and nurses must all need a steady supply of joe to keep it going, as Santa Monica rings in at first on this list with 5.1 coffee shops per 10,000 residents. This city of 92,000 earns an average of $125,000 each year, so they can afford it. But if we think coffee shops are thick in Seattle, they must be side by side by side here. less

Santa Monica, California: Healthcare and the movie industry seem to take top spots for employment in this high-income California city. Actors, directors, doctors and nurses must all need a steady supply of joe ... more